Graphic Designer - Packaging

Position Overview:
Within the Global Tools & Storage division of Stanley Black & Decker we are currently looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Packaging organization. In this role, you will design and execute production packaging for global brands. The right candidate will be a self-starter able to take the initiative and manage their projects, working with other Designers, Brand Strategists and Product Managers and Package Engineers to achieve the best possible results. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized individual, who will be proactive and look to identify opportunities to streamline processes and work cross-functionally with the business and Global Customer Experience teams to develop and deliver best-in-class print production solutions.

Major Responsibilities:
• Use software and design programs like Adobe Illustrator and InDesign to create packaging artwork and labels.
• Work with die line files to accurately place artwork for production and assembly.
• Develop and illustrate graphic icons.
• Adhere to standards and template direction to create brand consistency across categories and business units.
• Explore and implement automation tools to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate and communicate with global partners; sharing best practices and resources.
• Ensure all necessary information is provided before starting a project, elevating issues or questions.
• Work with Photoshop layers, color schemes, color correction, fonts, and clipping paths.
• Work with Illustrator paths, masks, layers, colors, fonts, and die lines.
• Monitor and track iterations and reviews for approvals.
• Proof and perform quality control on your own and other’s work in detail.
• Prepare and collect files for final output and release.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and track details of multiple projects.


Position Requirements:
• 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years’ work experience with an in-house marketing team or advertising agency.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed, global company
• Understanding of on-press production processes
• Proficiency in all applicable MAC software (Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office)
• Experience managing and tracking tasks in Workfront a plus
• Excellent time-management, and project management skills with ability to supervise multiple projects with little supervision
• Superb interpersonal skills and working in a complex, matrixed organization
• Self-driven & internally motivated
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Design thinking, creative problem-solving skills and growth mindset.
• Portfolio with relevant work experience and examples required

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire. 

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.